20 megabytes vs. 14 gigabytes: The evolution of PS2 games 📈

PlayStation 2 is the best-selling console in history, with an incredible 14-year lifespan (the last game was released in 2014!). But have you ever wondered which PS2 game was the smallest in size, and which one took up several discs?
In this video, we'll take an in-depth look at the PS2 library. You'll learn about a slot machine weighing 20 MB (less than a photo on your phone!) and a battle of the titans: God of War 2, GTA: San Andreas, Onimusha 4, and Metal Gear Solid 3.
Why were some games on blue CDs, while others required dual-layer DVDs? And how did developers manage to cram their masterpieces into such tight memory constraints?
Let's dive into the history of the most legendary console! 🎮
👇 Video content:
⏱ 00:00 — Introduction: PS2 — the queen of consoles
⏱ 00:46 — Phenomenal longevity: games were released until 2014!
⏱ 01:52 — CD vs. DVD: Why were the discs blue and silver?
⏱ 02:40 — The easiest games at launch (A-Train 6, Shogi)
⏱ 03:40 — RECORD: The smallest game on PS2 (20.6 MB!) 🎰
⏱ 04:30 — The DVD era: Silent Hill 2, Devil May Cry 3, and Resident Evil 4
⏱ 05:10 — Battle of the Giants: GTA San Andreas vs. Final Fantasy X
⏱ 06:05 — Dual-layer discs: God of War 2 and Gran Turismo 4
⏱ 07:08 — Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams: 9.38 GB on a single disc!
⏱ 07:35 — Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence: The absolute champion on 3 discs (14 GB)
⏱ 08:35 — Conclusion: Have we forgotten how to optimize games?
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Дата на публикация: 31 януари, 2026
Категория: Игри
Ключови думи: The of vs. 14 Evolution 20 games ps2 megabytes gigabytes